(Fort Myers, FL: November 9, 2009) - The Fort Myers Police Athletic League is proud to announce 11-year old Benjamin Orozco placed first in his weight class at the State of Florida Association of Police Athletic League Boxing Tournament. The tournament was held in Fort Pierce over the weekend. Orozco competed in the 95 pound weight class Junior Olympic Division. Orozco attends Oak Hammock Middle School.
PAL is a not-for-profit organization serving 400+ youth annually by providing athletic, educational and social programs to area children. The program supplies equipment, uniforms and transportation to participants at little or no cost. All coaches and volunteers are from the Fort Myers Police Department or local community. PAL strives to provide role models, develop discipline, and instill self-esteem and foster positive moral values.
